My brilliant entrepreneur husband recently started his own e-commerce store selling yerba mate. I had never heard of mate before I met him, but I quickly learned about this important staple of Argentinean culture. In honor of this drink my husband loves, here is everything you need to know to understand mate culture. While Argentinean …

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Yerba Mate 101

My brilliant entrepreneur husband recently started his own e-commerce store selling yerba mate. I had never heard of mate before I met him, but I quickly learned about this important staple of Argentinean culture. In honor of this drink my husband loves, here is everything you need to know to understand mate culture. While Argentinean …

How Different is Traveling with A Toddler?

When Mike and I found out I was pregnant, we were so excited. We couldn’t wait to show our new little person this big wide world that we love so much. But privately I was also kind of terrified. I knew that having a baby changes your life radically, I just didn’t really know or …

How Much Does it Cost to Vacation in Fiji?

Fiji is an amazing vacation spot with fun activities, an interesting cultural history, and of course, some of the most beautiful beaches and crystal clear water on the planet. That perfect palm tree lined beach in your dreams? It probably exists in Fiji. As with so many places in the world, how much it costs …

Americans : How To Vote While Out Of The Country

Steph and I have talked about writing this post since Trump got into office and this Kavanaugh circus is making me extra terrified for November and it has finally motivated me to put this together. Why? Let me explain. I am currently in the United States, and have been for the past 5 months. The …

Road-Trip Second Stop: Kennebunkport, Maine

On to the next day! Day 2 of our roadtrip took us up to the quiet area of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, Maine! This day wound up being joyously random and we went where we felt we wanted to go without a plan in the world! We spent the morning scoping out Boston and getting a …

How To Spend One Day in Boston

I’ve visited Boston a handful of times in my life. It’s a city that always excites me and always draws me in and has me wondering, “Could I call this place home?” So when I had the opportunity to show off the city to my friend from London as our first stop on our great …

Why I Walked Away From my Successful Travel Blog

Umm hi. It’s been awhile, I know. Trust me I know. I think it’s pretty clear that my head and heart haven’t been here for a while. I didn’t want to admit it, but I’ve shown it in my actions as I’ve let this blog become more and more neglected. in the last couple years …

Traveling in the USA in the Age of Trump

You may have seen, if you were paying close attention to our social media, that I (Megan) just got back from a month long road trip down the East Coast of the USA. Traveling around America for a month, I have to admit, made me uneasy. Not because of safety, or the sheer amount of …

Places to Eat in Camden, London

Located in Northwest London, the neighborhood of Camden is a hip, cool spot for 20 and 30-somethings to dine, drink and be merry. It offers a cool vibe and an even more vibrant food scene. London is known to be one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the world, and Camden perfectly highlights this …

Summer, Italian Style- Italy Update

Ciao! Once again I know it’s been quiet on here. Megan and I had a meeting where we agreed that we would write more. I’m currently working on a nice long master guide to eating in Italy, but I keep getting distracted by angrily reading the news and getting into pointless Facebook arguments. So in …